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 of St Matthew's gospel, interpreted part of the time by Rufus Turkey, and the other part by John Otahmekoo. After this Brother Harris gave an exhortation, and several of the brethren spoke.

Monday 17th. — I was employed part of this day with my vocabulary. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon, our Indian brethren went to the Quarterly meeting in Westminster, accompanied by Brother Joseph Sawyer, from the Biver Credit. Shortly after Brother W. Case and others made their appearance. My heart rejoiced to meet with my father in the Gospel of Christ. After shaking hands, we had a short prayer meeting.

Tuesday 18th. — About 10 o'clock,, the Indians began to assemble at the school house. While they were collecting together, Brother Case and others went and viewed the ground where the village is intended to be built. About noon meeting commenced; after singing and prayer, Brother Case addressed the congregation on the subject of Christianity; interpreted by Rufus Turkey. After a short intermission, the baptisms were attended too. There were five adults, and four children baptized, seven of whom were Munceys, and the rest Chippeways. While the baptismal service was performing, a deep solemnity rested on the assembly; when the baptisms were gone through with, the holy Communion was administered to nine Munceys, and to a number of Chippeways.

Wednesday 19th. — In the forenoon, the Munceys and Chippeways got together. The Chiefs having something to communicate to Brother Case, a Council of the Muncecy and Chippeway Chiefs with the principal men was called. The Council was introduced by singing and prayer, after which we told the Chiefs that if they had any thing to say to us, they were now at liberty to speak. They consulted among themselves a short